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Honey Cream Crispy Shrimp

A quick and easy recipe for crispy shrimp coated in a sweet, creamy honey sauce with a hint of spice, perfect for weeknight dinners or as a party appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crispy Shrimp
  • 1.5 lbs 1.5 lbs (680g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on or off
  • 1/3 cup 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 large 2 large eggs, beaten For coating
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable oil for frying (about 1/2 cup for shallow fry) For frying
For the Honey Cream Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to heat preference)
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish and Serving
  • 2 green onions 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 lime wedges Fresh lime wedges for serving
  • as needed Steamed jasmine rice or lettuce cups for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel and devein the shrimp if not already done. Dry each shrimp thoroughly with paper towels.
  2. Season the shrimp lightly with salt and black pepper.
  3. In one bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  4. In another bowl, beat the eggs until smooth.
Frying
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Coat each shrimp first in the egg then in the flour-cornstarch mixture.
  3. Fry the shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove to a wire rack.
Making the Sauce
  1. In a separate pan, melt butter and add minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
  2. Add honey, heavy cream, sriracha, soy sauce, and lime juice, and simmer until thickened.
Serving
  1. Toss the fried shrimp in the sauce and serve immediately garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
  2. Serve over steamed rice or in lettuce cups.

Notes

Ensure shrimp is fully dry before frying for optimal crispiness. Serve immediately as it does not hold well once sauced.